Trichomonas vaginitis urogenital infection

This study tests whether giving menstrual cups to economically vulnerable women in Kenya can lower rates of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The cup is a reusable silicone device that collects menstrual blood and can be worn during sex. Researc…

This study tested whether a rapid point-of-care test (Xpert® Xpress MVP) helps doctors diagnose vaginal infections more accurately than usual methods. 351 women with symptoms like discharge or itching were randomly assigned to either usual care or the rapid test. Researchers then…

This study compares different ways of screening pregnant women for three common sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas) to see if treating these infections can reduce the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight. Over 2,200 pregnant women in Sout…

This study followed 603 pregnant women in South Africa to see if infections or bacteria in the vagina are linked to how early they give birth. Researchers tested for sexually transmitted infections, yeast, and other germs at the start of pregnancy and again at 30-34 weeks. The go…